Humanoid Robots at Iranian Tech Expo Turn Out to Be Humans in Disguise

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Iran's robotics industry became an online meme due to viral clips of fake humanoid robots.
The robots were actually humans in costumes with binary code decorations.
They were showcased at the Kish Inox Tech Expo, increasing their visibility.
High-definition videos revealed their humanity through acne scars, blinking, and unnatural movements.
One robot, 'Miss Data', claimed to live in 'blockchain space' and be a 'collection of data'.
An Iranian official stated the robots were a private company's idea, not government-related.
The official emphasized the company must take responsibility for the misleading display.
Previous fake robots at tech expos, like those in China, were more convincing.

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